Admin/Services

The PHHP Office of Research is dedicated to fostering the scientific advancement and novel ideas of our college’s researchers and providing helpful information, guidance and assistance in navigating the overall administration of those projects.

Dr. Linda B. Cottler, Associate Dean for Research and Planning

Contact Info: CTRB 4240B, 352-273-5468,

Linda B. Cottler, PhD, MPH., is the Associate Dean for Research and Planning, and Chair of the Department of Epidemiology at the UF College of Public Health and Health Professions. Her research has focused on drug and alcohol use and dependence in vulnerable populations like injection drug users, criminal offenders, women and African-Americans. She has developed internationally recognized assessment tools for drug, alcohol and nicotine use and gambling.Dr. Cottler is also known for her innovative approach to community-based research. She founded and leads the program HealthStreet, which connects local residents to health care referrals, medical care, social services and opportunities to participate in research. HealthStreet workers are stationed on the street outside grocery stores, bus stops, parks and many other locations throughout the city, to interview residents about their health concerns and link them to services and research opportunities